Easy Broccoli Cheddar Cheese Soup

By vealam

Ingredients

• 1/4 cup (1/2 stick) unsalted butter
• 1/2 small onion, diced small (about 1/2 cup)
• 2 carrots, peeled and diced small (about 1/2 cup)
• salt & pepper
• 1 quart plus 1 can (14.5 ounce) chicken or vegetable broth
• 2 cups heavy cream
• 1/4 cup instant potato flakes
• 3 to 4 heads of broccoli, cut into florets
• 3 cups grated sharp cheddar cheese (plus more for topping)

Details

Servings 8
Preparation time 10mins
Cooking time 40mins
Adapted from thelittlekitchen.net

Preparation

Step 1

Melt butter in a large French oven over medium heat. Add carrots and onion and cook for 4 minutes. Add salt and pepper.

Add chicken broth and heavy cream. Bring to a boil and allow to boil for 5 minutes.

Add potato flakes and stir. Simmer for about 3 minutes.

Add broccoli and cheese and return heat to medium and cook for another 10 minutes minutes. Season salt and pepper to taste. Serve topped with cheese.